Head to head
Ifor Williams BV64e vs M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,560kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 640kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,560kg more.
- Gross weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross.
- Unladen weight: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer weighs 640kg more empty.
- Internal length: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 63cm (2ft) longer inside.
- Internal width: the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is 35cm (1ft) wider inside.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams BV64e | M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 500kg | 2700kg |
| Unladen weight | 200kg | 840kg |
| Payload | 300kg | 1860kg |
| Internal length | 1.85m | 2480mm |
| Internal width | 1.15m | 1500mm |
| Brakes | Unbraked | Braked (Knott, 4 wheels) |
| Axles | - | Twin |
Sources: Ifor Williams BV64e, M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the BV64e if...
- you want one that is 640kg lighter empty
A light domestic trailer for anyone wanting to lock away and weatherproof small loads like garden tools, motorbikes or market stock, towable by almost any car since it needs no brakes or driving licence upgrade.
Listed by
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
Buy or hire the 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer if...
- you want one that carries 1,560kg more
- you want one that is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross
- you want one that is 63cm (2ft) longer inside
- you want one that is 35cm (1ft) wider inside
A general-purpose tipping trailer for farmers, landscapers and small groundworks contractors moving loose materials like aggregate, muck or logs, with an optional electric ram for one-touch tipping instead of a hand-cranked or solid ram.
Listed by
- A & M Trailers & Trailer Parts - Armagh, Milford
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams BV64e and the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer carries 1,560kg more and is rated 2.2 tonnes heavier gross. The Ifor Williams BV64e is 640kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams BV64e is a a small unbraked enclosed box trailer; the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer is a 8ft x 5ft twin axle tipping trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The Ifor Williams BV64e. It is 640kg lighter empty than the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer?
The M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer, by 1,560kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams BV64e or the M-Tec 8ft x 5ft Tipping Trailer on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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